Your Resume, Your First Impression

A resume should be Bold, it should be Brilliant, and it should be YOU!

10 Tips On Writing An IT Resume

Only the strongest resumes actually get past the initial 30 second screening. The national average for resumes received for each IT position advertised is 300 and increasing.

Nobody is Perfect; Until You Look at Their Resumes

Perhaps you have heard the saying that nobody is perfect? Well, that is until you look at their resumes and you would swear that everyone that is looking for the job is a saint and a gift from the gods. With all these perfect people out there it's hard to choose who to hire and then when you meet them you are totally under whelmed. In doing the hiring for my company I often noticed how many applicants looked absolutely perfect.

10 Things To Avoid In Your Cover Letter

Because first impressions really count, you need to take a careful approach to writing cover letters in order to avoid rejection. This article tells you 10 dont's to avoid.

Resume Writing for the Wicked and Your Credit Rating Considered

You have the perfect resume finally and the interview went great. There are 40 jobs available and 50 applicants have made the final cut. You believe your chances are great, but now the Corporation wants to look at your credit rating to see what kind of employee you are going to be for them?

Essential Elements of a Successful Resume

Check your resume for these essential elements.

Job Hunting Tips

In the recent past the hardest part of a job search was choosing from a large number of opportunities. Unfortunately those days are over and the job search is now a chore - unless you know these tips.

Federal Resumes – 10 Tips For Success

Applying for A federal job requires you to take a different approach and adhere to a different set of rules and techniques.

What is a Military to Civilian Conversion Resume and Who Needs One

If you have spent the better part of your career in the military and are now considering applying for civilian positions, then you most definitely need a Military to Civilian Conversion resume. Why? Read on...

What is a Federal Resume and How To Write One

Federal resumes require that you spend additional time thinking through the format and contents of your resume. A federal resume format is very different from a corporate resume and must include additional information such as salary history and past supervisors names and phone numbers. Read more...

Writing a KSA and Why it is Required as Part of your Federal Government Job Application

KSA stands for knowledge, skills and abilities. It is a supplemental document that will be required for many jobs in the federal government. If it is a requirement, your application will be disqualified if you do not write and include one. If you do not write one that is good, your quality ranking factor will be low. Read more...

Qualities of an Effective Cover Letter to Catch your Future Boss' Attention

When a vacancy for a certain job is posted, it is expected to attract a number of applicants. Among these applicants, more than half will surely be qualified for the position

Effective Writing of Cover Letter Examples Serves a Purpose

Looking for a job is not that easy especially if competition for the spot is heavy. However, if your chances to be interviewed would be increased then it could help you to get the job. The question is what would be the best thing to do to get an interview. Well, the best advice would be to write a good cover letter.

Cover Letter: Making Your Resume Look More Professional

When applying for a job, you first consider making and updating your resume. You want it to look professional in order for you to land the job you want. However, one most common mistake that a jobseeker do is not in resumes, it is usually found in cover letters.